Pre-inspection list after survey done.

[ironhors42]

We are a new to us boat owner of a 79 islander 32 footer, yanmar 20 hp. We brought boat from a club member at our club only because we hear so many good thing about the boat and his love for the boat and maintenance care gentlmen took. I don't know how to post pictures, but boat on yachtworld.com in St. Peterburg, Fl. for anyone who care to take a look. My question is after having a survey done to any boat is there a list of things what to do first to the boat beside what is on the survey. I sure survey would be the starter.
I have try looking for a islander 32 association club site to go to. Does anyone know of any association site for 32 islander.
I havn't written a post in quite sometime, but I love this site and knowledge it give to other boater as new to us boat owners.

 

[Don S/V ILLusion]

I's start with the previous owner as you know him to identify what maintenance needs to be done and what replacements are due/overdue

 

[stephen Penny]

Congratulations on your new acquisition. This is great question. Partial list to check based on my experience purchasing sailboats over the last 2 years below.

1. Bottom paint condition and whether you need to paint.
2. Electrical – both boats I purchased in the last 2 years required replacing various lights – newest boat required replacing mast, steaming, engine compartment and 3 cabin lights. Verify house batteries hold their charge otherwise you might have a short that needs to be resolved.
3. Plumbing – make sure everything works and thru hulls have leak-free ball valves.
4. Head and associated plumbing – check and may have to replace elastomers, which harden up over time and possibly discharge hose with a non-permeable Trident hose.
5. Engine – service it by replacing fluids and filters.
6. Potable water system – sanitize and flush, if required, then use a potable water hose to re-fill.
7. Rigging – running and standing.
8. Safety – fire extinguishers, required alarms, etc.
9. Shaft packing gland leakage.
10. Fuel cleanliness, then top off to keep moisture out.
11. Stock your favorite drinks.
12. Propeller and shaft corrosion - check and replace, if required.
13. Stove and fuel supply safety.
14. Winch and in-mast, if you have one, lubrication.
15. Thru hull and other hull connections for tightness.
16. Navigation – all systems work.
17. Anchoring – proper anchor and adequate chain and rode.
18. US Coast Guard required safety equipment – placards, life vests, flares, etc.
19. Sail life.
20. Exterir and interio canvas life.
21. Hull - wax?

 

[Ted]

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[Bill1565]

Go!! Sail!! make notes.

 

[Ray Bowles]

I take it that you have a good relationship with the previous owner so start by asking him what is the first thing you think we should address? The second and third. These should be the important things. Then comes what you want to do. That gives you a good start.
Since you didn't have a buyers survey, the out of the water complete survey, you can still do that if you want. If you do elect this course then get a survey done by a respected firm. Not the "feel good" survey that is so commonly done today.
Enjoy your boat.
Ray

 

[r.oril]

Found it. Nice boat! http://www.yachtworld.com/boats/1979/Islander-32-MKII-2402172/St.-Petersburg/FL/United-States

 

[gpd955]

Just make sure you do your best to take care of the ones that can affect your safe operation and your insurance. If you don't address the important things there could be a coverage issue if you make a claim that could have been avoided if something had been fixed (e.g. electrical connections were found to be substandard and you suffer a fire)

Otherwise take it one project at a time and while underway, think about how you're going to fix each one!

Congrats on a beautiful boat!

 

[Warren Milberg]

I've always done my own pre-inspection before a formal survey of the 5 boats I've owned. By doing your own pre-inspection, you may be able to avoid the cost of a formal survey if you find something that is a deal-breaker. This happened to me once with a Newport 30 that I was interested in, but had really wet decks. I suggest taking a look at Don Casey's "Inspecting the Aging Sailboat" and then go from there.

 

[CHM]

I just went through the survey/purchase process and agree with checking the boat out on your own first to save money if there are any issues. However, the survey was instrumental in generating a list of problems which I would not have seen as a casual buyer looking at the boat. I also needed the survey for the bank and insurance company. The survey report listed deficincies in 3 categories - "safety" issues which were high priority, maintenance problems which were not as high-priority, and minor things which were cosmetic for the most part. I was able to negotiate the correction of these issues for the most part as part of the deal. The other important item to review is the fair market value of the boat. Make sure you ask your surveyor if the FMV is for the boat as is, in consideration of these issues or just based on the condition of the boat. Most surveys will give you an overall grade - excellent, above average, average, fair, etc. Good luck.